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Our Team


As a land grant University, it is in our DNA to be of service to communities in all 100 North Carolina counties. Our focus is in support of building resilient and sustainable communities. We understand the disparities of modern-day North Carolina and are committed to supporting education, research and engagement that addresses and offers solutions to some of our state’s most vexing community growth challenges.

Core Team

Teaching Affiliates

Research Affiliates

Current Student Affiliates

Drake Bruner (2023-24), Kairavi Garde (2024), Kayla Gilligan (2024), Andrea Padilla Guerrero (2024), Jules Mainor (LAEP/2023-24)

Former Student Affiliates

Alejandra Betancourt (2023-24), Anna Desmone (LAEP/2023-24), Valerie Friedmann (2023-24), Parker Smith (NCA&T Intern, 2024)